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South African movie actors died when they were 71

Here are 1 famous actors from South Africa died at 71:

Gé Korsten

Gé Korsten (December 6, 1927 Rotterdam-September 29, 1999) otherwise known as Ge Korsten or Korsten, Gé was a South African singer and actor.

He was known for his performances in the Afrikaans film and theatre industry. Korsten started his career in the 1950s and gained immense popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with his remarkable singing voice and good looks. He became one of the most recognized Afrikaans speaking artists of his time. Aside from his musical career, he also appeared in films such as "Die Professor" and "Jy is My Liefling". Korsten was awarded a gold disc in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music in South Africa. He died at the age of 71 due to cancer.

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